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50 Centimes
25 (1828) year| Copper | 5.2 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Haiti › Haiti (1804-date) |
|---|---|
| President | Jean-Pierre Boyer (1818-1843) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 25 (1828) |
| Calendar | Haitian republican |
| Value | 50 Centimes (0.50) |
| Currency | First gourde (1813-1870) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Bust facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J*P* BOYER PRESIDENT*
AN 25
Translation:
President J.P. Boyer
Year 25
Edge
Plain
Comment
Believed to be counterfeits of KM#20Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centimes 25 coin from Haiti is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. In the early 19th century, Haiti was struggling to establish itself as a newly independent nation, having gained its freedom from France in 1804. The introduction of this coin, which was made of copper and had a value of 50 centimes (or 1/25 of a gourde), was an attempt by the Haitian government to stabilize the country's economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges faced by Haiti during this time, the 50 Centimes 25 coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of numismatic history.
